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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1976
Page
6
Andrew Davis, 47, electrician, his wife Margaret and five of their nine children plan to move into a hillside cave in Armington Illinois. After a $167 heating bill last winter he began digging this spring and will relocate underground in October to reduce living costs.
Davis showcases a 2000 square foot, 12 feet underground home near central Illinois priced at 30000. With 58 degree year round temps the dwelling features two baths three bedrooms a 32 foot living room a den a kitchen and a sauna whirlpool room. He plans wind power a greenhouse on top and expects \$15 monthly utility costs. The cave style uses glass entrance multicolored rock beams cattle ribs antelope horns indirect lighting and animal hides to disguise appliances.
Dear Abby replies to letters about unsealing adoption records and an adult child seeking biological parents. A mother's hopes to be recognized as an "other mother" are weighed against the adoptive family's bond and potential issues for all involved.
Dear Mrs F K asks if having a child can fix a troubled marriage. Salk warns it rarely helps and highlights motives to avoid. He lists lonely longing, desire to carry on a family name, or to meet unmet childhood wishes as poor reasons to become parents. He urges true love of children and commitment. Another reader worries grandchildren watch too much TV. Salk notes parental busyness or lack of stimulation sets a pattern, and excessive TV makes children passive and unable to assert themselves. He cautions using TV as a babysitter harms children who need stimulation and social skills.
The largest flower show ever at Kingwood Center Mansfield titled Bicentennial Flower Show Let Freedom Ring runs August 7 and 8 with free admission. Public hours 2 to 8 p m Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Amateur gardeners invited to bring plants flowers and arrangements. preregistration required for artistic entries by August 1. entries accepted August 7 morning 7 to 11 a.m. Staff will assist participants at check-in.
The column outlines rising Medicare premiums and deductibles, rising co-insurance, and Blue Cross supplemental charges. It compares current Medicare, proposes a national health insurance plan to replace Medicare, and presents positions from Ford Reagan Carter and Kennedy Javits, noting costs and payroll implications. Peter Weaver invites reader questions for discussion.
Carrie Hall Club members gathered for a Forest Park picnic with Miss Mary Rickard and Mrs. Merrill Nelson as co hosts. Sixteen members and one guest Mrs. Ann Edwards attended. Mrs. James Kincell won the door prize. Mrs. Clyde Hooper presented readings and led an oral quiz.
Holding the Food Line by Marian Reeder describes Floating Island as a cool dessert option. The recipe uses milk meringue custard and a vanilla finish, prepared over a double boiler and chilled before serving.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Caldwell of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter Cristina Diane on July 2. Grandparents Wallace Amberger of Chester and Garland Caldwell of Racine, with great grandparents James Spencer of Racine and Emma Findling of Pomeroy, share in the happiness. The couple also has a 3-year-old daughter, Carrie Lynn.
4 H Activities Ames Jolly Farmers met at the home of Robert Keirns to plan a wiener roast and hay ride. Gary Sayers adviser read a letter from the Amesville Bicentennial Committee thanking the club for its participation in the Bicentennial parade. Gingham Girls planned fair booth decorating at 110 Morris Ave with Linda Chaney reporting.
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